Solid Hardwood Flooring in Abbeville AL 36310

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Hardwood flooring is available in multiple constructions such that it may be installed in any level of the house. It can be installed on any of the three main subfloor types, which are concrete at ground level, plywood subfloor at or above ground level, and basement (concrete below ground level).

Mitigating the effects of moisture

Hardwood floors are affected by the level of moisture in the What Kind of Wood Flooring Is Best? Abbeville AL 36310 environment. The flooring material can be affected my moisture, leading to gapping and warping, One of the ways to mitigate the effects of moisture is to base the choice of wood and installation materials based on the current moisture levels. Moisture barriers are available and these may be installed with any flooring. Another method of ensuring the longevity of this type of flooring is Abbeville AL 36310 to control the environment such that moisture levels at kept at optimum.

Four types of constructions for installation

There are four different types of construction of hardwood floors, namely the 3/4-inch Solid, the 5/16-inch Solid, Engineered, and Locking hardwood.

The first type, which is the 3/4-inch Solid is ideal for installation at or above ground level over a plywood subfloor. This type of flooring tends to expand BR111 Flooring - The Nation's Largest Manufacturer of Exotic ... Abbeville AL 36310 upon exposure to moisture. Moisture barriers are indicated especially if the design of the house calls for a crawl space. The second type is the 5/16-inch Solid, which is thinner that the 3/4-inch type. It is best installed either over plywood above or at ground level over a concrete base. This type of flooring, as well as the first type described can be sanded Abbeville AL 36310 and refinished.

Meanwhile, engineered hardwood floors are ideal solutions for any existing moisture issue since it does not expand as much as the first two types. Engineered hardwood floors have a cross-layer construction with a thin veneer. They are cheaper, friendly to the environment, and can be installed at any of the three levels described above. The fourth type is the locking hardwood, essentially, it Abbeville AL 36310 is engineered hardwood, but with a locking tongue-and-groove system. The planks can be locked together, and some types may also be sanded and refinished. Do-it-yourselfers prefer this because of the ease of installation. The set-up includes a moisture barrier underlayment.

Additional materials for hardwood flooring installation

While locking hardwood floors do not require additional installation materials, the other types of flooring can only be set in Abbeville AL 36310 place using specific construction materials. One of the most typical adhesive systems used is glue, which is applied on the floor. The planks are the set on the glued surface. Nails are also used in some installations, serving to attach the planks into the subfloor of wood. The alternative to iron nails is staples. Industrial staplers are quite effective in securing the hardwood flooring Abbeville AL 36310 into the subfloor.

Some homeowners prefer to engage in DIY projects and perform the installation themselves. Meanwhile, most homeowners opt to entrust the installation of their new floors with professional homebuilders.

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